GRIMWADE STREET, IP4 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in IP4 1LW

GRIMWADE STREET, IP4 1LW, Ipswich has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.87 per 1,000 population. This IP4 1LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader IP4 postcode area, which has experienced 243 crimes and a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this IP4 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around IP4 1LW, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

IP4 1LW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Newton Street with total crimes: 4

GRIMWADE STREET, IP4 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.87-44.00%
Public order124.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.08-57.14%
Other theft42.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.32-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour148.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.8012.50%
Public order83.080.00%
Burglary42.74100.00%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.59140.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.110.00%
Public order82.7414.29%
Other theft62.74100.00%
Drugs32.06200.00%
Theft from the person31.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.619.38%
Criminal damage and arson811.99-20.00%
Public order72.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Robbery20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.32-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson1010.96-23.08%
Public order93.43-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.080.00%
Vehicle crime51.71400.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.78-16.28%
Criminal damage and arson1312.3344.44%
Public order114.4557.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.77-54.55%
Burglary51.7166.67%
Robbery31.710.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.83186.67%
Anti-social behaviour1114.7337.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.7750.00%
Public order73.08-12.50%
Shoplifting52.40-16.67%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.53-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour85.14100.00%
Public order82.7460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.74-14.29%
Shoplifting62.06500.00%
Drugs32.06200.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Other theft20.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.5322.73%
Other theft89.2560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.74-22.22%
Public order52.40-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.24-8.33%
Public order97.5428.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Shoplifting63.08200.00%
Other theft52.06-44.44%
Drugs31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.61118.18%
Criminal damage and arson98.2250.00%
Other theft93.08200.00%
Public order73.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-36.36%
Drugs32.40-25.00%
Shoplifting21.03-75.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.770.00%
Shoplifting83.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Public order62.060.00%
Drugs42.060.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 202428
June 202435
May 202432
April 202436
March 202443
February 202415
January 202427
December 202322
November 202324
October 202311

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the IP4 1LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Newton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Coprolite Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackfriars Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Shire Hall Yard
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wells Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fore Hamlet
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wykes Bishop Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fore Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Orwell Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Lower Brook Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Silk Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Helens Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Jefferies Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Back Hamlet
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bond Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Shaftesbury Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodhouse Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Tacket Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Star Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Foundation Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1